Library

We encourage active study and exploration of all of the many resources available in the library. Our goal is to support the curriculum and the mission of Turlock High School.  We strive to provide access to current and appropriate resources, and to continually maintain, broaden, and strengthen our informational, instructional and recreational resources.

Turlock High School wants to make sure every Bulldog has access to check out library books and keep reading!  Join the THS Library Google Classroom (fvpkr4c) to check out what is happening in the library.

• Provide access and instruction in the use of library information and materials.
• Provide a place to socialize, play games, relax and enjoy some down time (at lunch)
• Provide a quiet place for study (after school)
• Provide assistance and resources for assignments and personal information needs.
• Provide fiction and non-fiction books, as well as research and reference information and materials.

Electronic: Library Book Catalog, SIRS Knowledge Source (informational database), and Reference Shelf

• Regular book checkout period is three weeks (21 days); if you would like to renew your book(s) please see Cindee at the circulation desk to renew. Or you can renew by emailing cellenbarger@turlock.k12.ca.us provide your name and the name of the book that you would like to renew.
• There are some books that only check out for seven (7) days.
• Reference books and magazines do not check out.
• If you have an overdue book or fine you cannot check out library materials.
• You may have a total of three (3) books checked out at the same time.
• Please allow time to check out books. If you wait until the last minute, you may be late for class.

• Lost Books: Full Replacement Price
• Totally Damaged (not reusable): Full Replacement Price
• Damaged Books (bindery price): Assessed at time of return.
• Lost Barcodes: $5.00
• Late 21 Day Circulation Books: $ .20 per Day
• Late 7 Day Circulation books: $ .50 per Day

• During class time you must have a pass to use the library.
• Do not bring food, candy, or drinks into the library (unless it is lunch time – you are welcome to eat your lunch, snack, etc. However, you MUST clean up after yourself. If you leave a mess, you will not be welcome back into the library.
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• All books taken from the library must be checked out.
• Fines will be charged for overdue library books.
• Any student found to be tampering with the library computers will lose computer privileges.
• Students are to limit their research on the Internet to topics and information that are appropriate to the specific assignment given by their teacher. Any student who is found to be using the Internet for purposes that are inappropriate to their assignment will lose computer privileges.
• Some games are allowed in specific areas, and only as deemed appropriate by the librarian.
• Black and white printing is permitted using the student computers.